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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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1978 F100 export model VIN decoding

Hello, need some help with the engine code on this one:

F108EAG0317

I believe it's a low compression engine, but which one?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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The fourth digit should be a letter....could the '8' be a 'G'? If so, you have a 302. If it's an 'S' you have a 400.
 
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I don't have a '78 shop manual, but the '77 shop manual shows the engine code "8" is for a 351 2bbl low compression engine.
 
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The fourth digit should be a letter....could the '8' be a 'G'? If so, you have a 302. If it's an 'S' you have a 400.
If it was a mis-identification of the letter, my guess would have been a "B" (300 6 cylinder), but for export models there is an "8" engine code.
 
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
I don't have a '78 shop manual, but the '77 shop manual shows the engine code "8" is for a 351 2bbl low compression engine.
Thank you very much.
Should be the same for the '78 model year.

And for all, yes, it is an "8" and not some other letter.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Thank you very much.
Should be the same for the '78 model year.

And for all, yes, it is an "8" and not some other letter.
You're welcome, happy to help.
 
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OOOOOPS! I stand corrected! Thanks, Mike.
 
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